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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Im getting the magnaflow w x pipe kit from NPD and I dont know which size to go with the 2.5 inch or 3.0.

Its a stock 289 now with a 600 cfm holley upgrade. I plan on getting heads and strokeing it to 347. I dont wanna hold up my exaust system down the road, will 2.5 be enough for a 347 or will it hold it back?
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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2.5 is more than enough for that set-up.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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2.5in will be plenty. I think 3in will hurt you because you will have no back pressure.
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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2.5 sounds awesome, thats what i have on mine! sounds great!
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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2.25" would be enough.
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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2.5 is fine....you could always compromise and get 3" entry pipe to an X with 2.5" exiting pipe (since most header collectors are 3"). At any rate, 2.5" is fine.
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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i wouldnt go over that 2.5 unless your running a turbo
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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or nitrous
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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mojoe that depends the shot size
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Default RE: 2.5 or 3.0 inch exaust?

at 150, having at least the front section of the midpipe up to the x at 3" definitely helps....trust me



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